Erik Reimhult

Erik Reimhult is a Professor in Nanobiotechnology for Supramolecular Materials at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, leading the Institute of Colloid and Biointerface Science. His research spans colloidal assembly, biointerfaces, nanoparticle interactions, and biofilms, with applications in biomedical engineering and sustainable materials. He has held leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Bionanosciences since 2022 and Deputy Chairman of the Senate (2016–2019).

• Education: PhD in Physics (Chalmers University of Technology, 1999–2004), Master of Science in Physics (Cornell University, 1998–1999).

His work focuses on biomedical nanoparticles, bacterial interactions, and thermoresponsive polymer systems, with over 185 publications and 27 projects funded by organizations like the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and European Commission. Recent research includes biofilm-responsive drug delivery, holographic sensing, and nanocomposite food packaging.

His 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in biofilm modeling, magnetically triggered release systems, and plasmonic biosensors. Scientific accolades include an ERC Consolidator Grant (2012) and multiple best-paper awards. He has supervised numerous theses and lectures globally, emphasizing bionanosciences and grant acquisition strategies.